Pima County Parenting Coalition

Story School Session 5: Building your Child’s Word Power
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
STORY SCHOOL
Story School is a fun, family-centered early literacy program for families with children ages 0–5. Caregivers learn how to support their child’s reading growth while building school readiness. Families enjoy music, movement, and hands-on literacy activities together—and receive up to 22 free books to build a home library. Families are encouraged to join us for all 12 sessions to get the most out of this shared learning experience.
Visit www.mystoryschool.org/apply to register today!
Session 1 Program Overview
Session 2 The Joy of Sharing Books and Stories
Session 3 The Magic of Sharing Stories and Reading
Session 4 The Superpower of Vocabulary
Session 5 Building your Child’s Word Power
Session 6 Let’s Play with the Sounds of Language
Session 7 Discovering the Rhythm and Sounds of Words
Session 8 ABCs- Shapes to Symbols to Letters
Session 9 ABCs- Transforming Shapes into Symbols and Alphabet Letters
Session 10 Making Books Come Alive
Session 11 Turning Every Book Into an Adventure
Session 12 Celebration
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Visit www.mystoryschool.org/apply to register today!

Kids Yoga
2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Kids Yoga is an interactive activity for parents and children to connect with each other and their bodies. A great and fun way to improve your child’s mobility, and help them learn techniques to manage stress and emotions.

Kids in Motion
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Kids in Motion is an active and fun class that promotes your child’s gross motor skill development through energetic and exciting activities.

Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum

Story School Session 5: Building your Child’s Word Power
2026-02-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Parent Village
2026-02-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center, 11734 W Grier Rd, Marana, 85653, United States
Join us for a 2-part series on February 2 and 4, designed to help parents become effective advocates for themselves and their children.
These sessions will help you:

Become an agent of change
Develop leadership skills
Feel empowered to make positive changes in your community

To register, please visit the first class page here

Stay & Play- Toddler Time / Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank
2026-02-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Join us for our Toddler Time class, designed for families with children from infants to 2 years old! In this interactive environment, grownups and little ones will engage in play and socialization using a variety of carefully selected materials that promote holistic development. Our focus is on enhancing social skills, literacy, and communication, providing a nurturing space for toddlers to explore and grow together with their caregivers. Come enjoy the fun while fostering essential skills for your child’s early years!

Musical Expressions
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This class will encourage children to artistically express what they feel through music onto paper and through fun dance moves. Art and music invigorate young children’s minds to be creative, imaginative, expressive, confident, engaged and so much more!

Garden Discovery Days
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts.

Zumbini- Los Ranchitos FRC
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Come join Vanessa and Parent Aid for a fun hour of music and movement! This class will enhance your child’s development of their social-emotional, cognitive and physical skills. Zumbini is designed for families with kiddos birth to 5-years old. Zumbini is an interactive activity for Parents and Kiddos! Bring your most comfortable dancing shoes and we’ll see you there!
Registration is FREE!
Class is offered in-person at the Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos.

Happy Hour: Family Playtime/Hora Feliz: Tiempo de Juego en Familia
2026-02-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Join Vanessa at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

¡Únete a Vanessa en Parent Aid para una hora lúdica y sin estrés de conexión, creatividad y comunidad! Happy Hour: Tiempo de Juego Familiar es un espacio cálido y acogedor donde padres e hijos exploran la alegría del juego libre, juntos.
Esta experiencia interactiva ayuda a los más pequeños a construir habilidades sociales importantes, al mismo tiempo que ofrece a los padres la oportunidad de conectarse entre sí, compartir experiencias y entrar en el mundo de sus hijos a través del juego. Es una mezcla perfecta de unión, apoyo y diversión: sin agenda, sin presión, solo tiempo de calidad.

Sensory Exploration
2026-02-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This class will expose your child to different colors, shapes, patterns, materials and fabrics to feel help them accept so many transitions into this big world fill with experiences.

Criar a un nino seguro/CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Como se siente su hijo/ a consigo mismo/a? Se proporcionan herramientas a los padres para promover el desarrollo y la autoestima de sus hijos/as.
Registrarse en Criar a un nino seguro de si mismo ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Criar a un nino seguro/CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Criar a un nino seguro/CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Sunny Ranch Family Cafe
2026-02-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Parents and caregivers can join us to share about the challenges and successes of raising their children, provide support for each other, discuss what they would like to see at the FRC, and enjoy a nice time with each other.
Los padres y cuidadores pueden unirse a nosotros para compartir sobre los desafíos y éxitos de criar a sus hijos, brindarse apoyo mutuo, discutir lo que les gustaría ver en el FRC y disfrutar de un momento agradable juntos.

Story School Session 6: Let's Play with the Sounds of Language
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
STORY SCHOOL
Story School is a fun, family-centered early literacy program for families with children ages 0–5. Caregivers learn how to support their child’s reading growth while building school readiness. Families enjoy music, movement, and hands-on literacy activities together—and receive up to 22 free books to build a home library. Families are encouraged to join us for all 12 sessions to get the most out of this shared learning experience.
Session 1 Program Overview
Session 2 The Joy of Sharing Books and Stories
Session 3 The Magic of Sharing Stories and Reading
Session 4 The Superpower of Vocabulary
Session 5 Building your Child’s Word Power
Session 6 Let’s Play with the Sounds of Language
Session 7 Discovering the Rhythm and Sounds of Words
Session 8 ABCs- Shapes to Symbols to Letters
Session 9 ABCs- Transforming Shapes into Symbols and Alphabet Letters
Session 10 Making Books Come Alive
Session 11 Turning Every Book Into an Adventure
Session 12 Celebration
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Cardio Beats: Family Drum Fitness
2026-02-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Get ready to move, groove, and sweat — Cardio Beats is a high-energy, family-friendly fitness class designed to bring parents and kids together through rhythm and movement! Led by Noah at Parent Aid, this unique experience combines upbeat cardio exercises for adults with fun, age-appropriate drumming for little ones, creating a shared space for wellness and connection.
Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, bond with your child, or just have a blast — this class is for you!
👟 Wear comfy clothes and sneakers
💧 Bring your water bottle
🎶 And get ready to find your family rhythm!
FREE in-person class at the Family Resource Center at the Sahuarita Food Bank.
Got questions? Reach out to Noah — we’re happy to help!
Spaces are limited — register today and join the beat!

¡Descubre la asombrosa plasticidad de tu cerebro!
2026-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Descubre la asombrosa plasticidad de tu cerebro y cómo la tecnología está afectando la conducta,psicología,relaciones afectivas y sociales de nuestra niñez, juventud y sociedad en general. A través de este taller entenderemos los síntomas, consecuencias y soluciones a esta moderna epidemia.

Story School Session 6: Let's Play with the Sounds of Language
2026-02-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Move and Groove Playtime
2026-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This interactive class for children ages 2-5 and their parents. Through music, dancing, and playful movement, kids develop coordination, balance, and creativity while strengthening their bond with parents. Colorful props and lively tunes make each session exciting and engaging, promoting physical development and social skills in a safe, supportive environment. Perfect for little ones who love to move and groove!

Joyful Journeys in Art
2026-02-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
In this class, the emphasis is on the joy of creation rather than the final product. Each session is designed to spark curiosity and encourage self-expression as children engage in hands-on
activities like finger painting, nature collages, texture explorations, and more.

The Secret to Gentle Parenting - Virtual Class
2026-02-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Effective parenting is possible without yelling, threatening and harsh punishments. Explore the skills and strategies of “Conscious Discipline” and receive valuable resources to help you in your parenting journey.
The class facilitator, Jeanne Velasquez, will email you the link to attend this virtual class. Contact Jeanne at with any questions or if assistance is needed.

The Secret to Gentle Parenting - Virtual Class
2026-02-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

The Secret to Gentle Parenting - Virtual Class
2026-02-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Fun Family Fitness
2026-02-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Have fun getting fit with your child while building healthy habits for life! Enjoy playful movement, games, and bonding time in a supportive, active class that makes fitness fun for the whole family. A great way to inspire a lifelong love of wellness—together!

Family Cafe
2026-02-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Move and Groove Playtime
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Sensory Exploration/ Exploración sensorial
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This class will expose your child to different colors, shapes, patterns, materials and fabrics to feel help them accept so many transitions into this big world fill with experiences.
Esta clase expondrá a su hijo a diferentes colores, formas, patrones, materiales y telas para sentir que lo ayudan a aceptar tantas transiciones a este gran mundo lleno de experiencias.

BEYOND BIRTH: Nurtured Motherhood Support Group
2026-02-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This nurturing support group is designed especially for mothers in the early stages of parenthood. Through thoughtful conversation, guided activities, and shared experiences, participants are invited to connect, reflect, and grow together. The group offers a safe and supportive space to explore the emotional, physical, and mental transitions that come with welcoming a new baby.

Positive Parenting Program/Triple P Series - CLASS #1: Positive Parenting
2026-02-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Join us to better understand your child’s behavior and learn effective tools to build positive skills, manage misbehavior, and prepare for challenging situations. This four-class series offers practical guidance parents can use right away.

Monday, February 9 Class 1: Positive Parenting
Tuesday, February 17 Class 2: Helping Children Develop
Monday, February 23 Class 3: Managing Misbehavior
Monday, March 2 Class 4: Planning Ahead

Childcare will be available for children ages 1 year (walking) through 5 years. Children younger than 1 year or not yet walking will remain with their parent or caregiver.
